AMA CPT® Assistant - 2016 Issue 7 (July)
Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (July 2016)
July 2016 page 8a Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: Rotator cuff tears are often associated with biceps tendon ruptures and tears. During arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, the biceps tendon is often repaired along with a tenodesis. If a biceps tenodesis is performed, can it be reported in addition to the rotator cuff repair code? Answer: Yes, code 29828, Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis, may be reported in addition to code 29827, Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair. Modifier 51, Multiple Procedures, should be appended to code 29828 in this situation. Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (July 2016). CPT® Assistant...
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